FROM ABC NEWS: U.S. President Donald Trump arrived on Monday morning in Israel, where he’s expected to address the Knesset, the Israeli parliament.
The White House released the welcome message that Air Force One received as it entered Israeli airspace.
In an X post, the White House account said the Ben Gurion Airport control tower said, “Welcome to the state of Israel, Mr. President.
“Your visit carries deep meaning for people in this time. Thank you for your friendship and unbreakable bond between our nations. God bless America and God bless Israel.”
Air Force One is welcomed to Israeli airspace by Ben Gurion Airport control tower:
“Welcome to the state of Israel, Mr. President. Your visit carries deep meaning for people in this time. Thank you for your friendship and unbreakable bond between our nations. God bless America… pic.twitter.com/CBjD0ez7gf
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) October 13, 2025
Trump was also welcomed by a “thank you” message on the beach in Tel Aviv.
A massive sign thanking President Trump is displayed on the beach in Tel Aviv, which Air Force One will see as it approaches Ben Gurion Airport 💙 pic.twitter.com/onyipkbYxE
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) October 13, 2025
NEW ‘DON’: A profile drawing of President Trump appears along with a “thank you” message on a beach in Tel Aviv, Israel. pic.twitter.com/IrKn0VTKmb
— Fox News (@FoxNews) October 13, 2025
After Trump touched down, he was greeted respectfully.
BREAKING: President Trump welcomed in Israel. pic.twitter.com/5vfitMDQCq
— Fox News (@FoxNews) October 13, 2025
People gathered at the Israeli Knesset ahead of Trump’s speech were wearing emblazoned with the message, “Trump the peace president.”
Israeli Knesset staff distribute red hats ahead of President Trump’s address that say, “Trump the peace president.” pic.twitter.com/8s1tmnIRHC
— Ari Hoffman 🎗 (@thehoffather) October 13, 2025
Knesset spectators are wearing red MAGA-style hats that read: ‘Trump the peace president’ pic.twitter.com/M2eC73Q8Zj
— Jon Michael Raasch (@JMRaasch) October 13, 2025
The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office released photos of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with President Donald Trump at the Knesset.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has just met with US President @realDonaldTrump, at his Knesset office. pic.twitter.com/w4FtkVwUJA
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 13, 2025
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